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Letters and the Life of Francis Bacon Including All His Occasional Works Namely Letters, Speeches, Tracts, State Papers, Memorials, Devices, and All Authentic Writings Not Already Printed among His Philosophical, Literary or Professional Works. Newly Coll.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Spedding, James, author.
- Series:
- Letters and the Life of Francis Bacon Series
- Letters and the Life of Francis Bacon Series ; v.5
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Philosophy, English--17th century.
- Philosophy, English.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (445 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Letters and the Life of Francis Bacon Including All His Occasional Works
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2012.
- Summary:
- This volume, part of a comprehensive collection of Francis Bacon's writings, presents his letters, speeches, state papers, and occasional works in chronological order. Compiled by James Spedding, it provides insights into Bacon's political activity during his tenure as Attorney General, covering significant events such as parliamentary sessions, treason trials, government reforms, and legal disputes. The text aims to clarify Bacon's role in shaping English history, offering new evidence and commentary to reassess his views and actions. It is intended for scholars, historians, and readers interested in political history, law, and Bacon's intellectual legacy. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554935741
- 1554935741
- OCLC:
- 1498502864
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